PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Family and Community Health

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

The research mission of the School of Nursing is to advance evidence-based nursing practice to promote the optimal health and well-being of all people in the global community. The School provides a nurturing environment for knowledge inquiry and provides a platform and infrastructure for intellectual exchange and challenges for researchers locally, nationally and internationally.

The research strengths of the School lie in the diversity of our outputs and the innovative talents of our faculty. We conduct high-quality clinical research in nursing and health sciences. Our high-quality clinical research has had positive impacts on nursing and health sciences. The School supports a broad research profile and continues to invest strategically in selected areas to develop a critical mass of research based on its internationally recognised strengths.

Family and Community Health

The family and community health research theme focuses on populations with health risks and is oriented towards the promotion of health for all in the context of family, school and community.

• Child and adolescent health
• Community health
• Family health

Course Structure:

Three years (for students admitted on the basis of a Master's degree with a significant research component);
Four years (for students admitted on the basis of a Master's degree or a Bachelor's degree).